Ref NoMS 3147/5/75
TitleSedgwicks & Withington, Manchester (ABDB?). Nov. 1791-Apr. 1792
LevelFile
DateNov 1791 - Apr 1792
Description16 horse power double-acting sun & planet engine, with 21ΒΌ inch cylinder, 5 foot stroke, parallel motion.

Includes coloured original and reverse general view of the engine, coloured original and reverse plans and sections of engine and boiler showing connection to the mill; framing and cistern - reverse drawings; parallel motion - coloured original and coloured reverse drawings; working gear - coloured reverse front and side views; floor plans of mill; rough sketch plan of engine house. Almost all the drawings bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 161. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 14.

For John and James Sedgwick and Mr. - Withington. Withington does not appear on the Engine Agreement. According to the Catalogue of Old Engines, this engine was rented for several years by a Mr. Lane.

See also: Engine Agreements.
Extent16
FormatItems
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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